Liberal-NDP deal provides more time for next Conservative leader, but there's a downside
A new agreement forged by the federal Liberal government and New Democrats has something important to offer the next Conservative leader: Time.
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The Trudeau-Singh deal means Canadians can breathe easy for the next 3 years
Conservatives, of course, are portraying it as an undemocratic affront to the freedoms and liberties of Canadians, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
NDP-Liberal deal fuels cautious optimism for climate file
A new agreement between the federal NDP and the Liberal government promises political stability until 2025, which will be key for climate action despite its underwhelming commitments, political scientists say.
Political scientist Lori Turnbull says confidence and supply deal is not necessary
New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh could face some tough questions as the ink dries on a newly announced deal that would see his party support the Liberal minority government for the next three years.
Soaring oil prices could save Alberta's Conservative party from itself
So far, at least, Rachel Notley's NDP doesn’t seem to sense the political danger associated with this tsunami of oil cash, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Liberals, NDP strike tentative deal to keep government in power until 2025: reports
The Liberals and New Democrats have reached a tentative deal to keep the Liberal minority government in power through to 2025, media reports say.
Report unpacks toxic partisanship, other barriers standing in the way of climate progress
Canadian environmental leaders in Parliament face three key barriers to progress at the federal level, according to a new report released just over a week after the United Nations warned the politicization of climate change is a significant hurdle in North America.
After watching racialized students bear the brunt of the pandemic, Farheen Alim jumps into politics
Farheen Alim is running for the Ontario New Democrats after experiencing the adverse effects of government austerity on herself and her students.
MV Zim Kingston’s missing containers still sparking Vancouver Island concerns
Vancouver Island MPs are calling for improved ocean protection and spill response as more than 100 shipping containers are still unaccounted for after the MV Zim Kingston cargo spill.
New private member’s bill could help communities survive the climate crisis
Last year, Canadians were battered by wildfires, heat waves and floods, but a new private member’s bill aims to help communities weather the climate crisis.
NDP calls on U.S. to account for American funding of Ottawa trucker protest
A significant amount of the more than $10 million in donations to the demonstration came from U.S. donors.
NDP wants to extend consultation on shipping terminal that poses risks to shorebirds
The NDP wants Canadians to have more time to weigh in on a proposed Metro Vancouver shipping terminal that Environment Canada scientists warn would have disastrous environmental impacts.
NDP MP Charlie Angus cites Canada’s ‘failure to hold the oil industry accountable for the massive amounts of taxpayer money’
The party's natural resources critic wrote to Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson on Jan. 27 after recent reports found the federal government's climate change funding for oil and gas companies amounts to little more than fossil fuel subsidies.
Trudeau counting on opposition allies to prevent Conservative obstructionism
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is counting on the Bloc Quebecois and the NDP to help his minority Liberal government get things done in the face of what he anticipates will be systematic obstructionism by the Conservatives.
Rich keep getting richer while everyday Canadians suffer
The fortunes of Canada’s 59 billionaires have increased by $111 billion since March 2020, a new report finds — more than the $109 billion the Canadian government spent on income support for workers.